Newington walks

The Chequers Inn - Route 3

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Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)

A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.

The Chequers Inn - Route 1

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Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)

Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.

The Chequers Inn - Route 2

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Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)

A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.

The Six Bells - Route 3

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Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)

A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.

The Six Bells - Route 2

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Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)

A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.

The Six Bells - Route 1

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Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)

A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.

Ewelme and Swans Way

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Departure from Ewelme (Oxfordshire)

A gentle walk across open farmland, with views. Much of the land is set aside for wild flowers, and is quite glorious in the early summer months.

Ewelme and Swyncombe

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Ewelme and Swyncombe

Departure from Ewelme (Oxfordshire)

Discover the distinguished history of Ewelme, visit its watercress beds, and take in the exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from an old hillfort on Swyncombe Downs. At the right time of year you will see a wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St Botolph’s Church in Swyncombe.

The Chequers - Route 2

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.

The Chequers - Route 3

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.

The Chequers - Route 1

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.

Watlington to Streatley, The Ridgeway the Other Way

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. This Stage 3 has a bit of everything. The route runs long the Upper Icknield Way on the way to the small hamlet of Swyncombe. Then crosses the Chiltern Way on it's way to the village of Nuffield. The route then runs on a narrow secluded path alongside the ancient Grim’s Ditch before reaching the River Thames. On the opposite bank, another National Trail runs, The Thames Path

The Fat Fox Inn - Route 2

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.

The Fat Fox Inn - Route 1

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.

The Fat Fox Inn - Chilterns Escarpment

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment. This is The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3.

Watlington to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

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Watlington to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

Departure from Pyrton (Oxfordshire)

This 6 mile walk takes in some wonderful Chilterns scenery including rolling chalk downland, beech woodlands and ancient pathways. It follows a stretch of the Ridgeway National Trail and skirts the edge of Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve perched high at the top of the hill, with its far-reaching views over the Oxfordshire Vale. The historic market town of Watlington is well worth exploring on your return. Moderate walking on unsurfaced paths and lanes with two long steep climbs. There are two stiles and 10 gates on this walk.

Ridgeway to Christmas Common circular, Watlington

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Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)

A short walk, with enough of a hill to count as good exercise, and rewarded with fine views.

Cookley Green and Ewelme

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Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)

A walk around the western end of the Chiltern Way through quiet countryside. From Cookley Green you pass ancient Swyncombe church and cross the nearby Swyncombe Downs with extensive views of the Chilterns and across the Thames valley. After reaching Ewelme you return via an ancient Drovers track.

The Maharajah's Well

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Departure from Nuffield (Oxfordshire)

This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.

King William IV - Route 3

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Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)

A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.

King William IV - Route 2

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Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)

An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.

King William IV - Route 1

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Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)

A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.

Cholsey Circular via Aston

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Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)

A level walk with no stiles to climb on mostly good paths. The route goes past Agatha Christie’s grave and into the twin villages of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe.

Cholsey to Goring Railway Station

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Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)

A varied walk. Some gentle hills at first with good views across the open countryside. The second half of the walk is along the Thames Path. Some boggy sections to be avoided. There are no stiles but one awkward footbridge to cross.

Between Ipsden and the Thames

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Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)

Hike in the Oxfordshire countryside, about halfway between Reading and Oxford, with a very pretty stretch along the Thames between South Stoke and North Stoke.

Cowley to Shotover Circular, Oxford

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Departure from Oxford (Oxfordshire)

This circular walk goes through three SSSIs from urban Oxford. Starting from urban Cowley, walk up to the top of Shotover country park SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for nature and views to the South West, then through Rock Edge SSSI, for Upper Jurassic limestone, and then through Lye Valley SSSI to experience nationally rare calcareous fen habitat from the last ice age.

Nettlebed Family, Chilterns

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Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)

This walk is suitable for all ages. It combines beautiful scenery with interesting buildings and much historicalinterest. The route takes you through ancient beech woodlands and through the Common Land around Nettlebed.

Nettlebed Countryside Walk

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Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)

This beautiful walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife.

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